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PETER SMITH
10 Royal Street, Benkton, Yorkshire YE179PQ
Mobile: 07592 453962 | Email: psmith@gmak.com
PROFILE
Individual with ten years’ experience in office administration within a higher education context. Excellent IT skills with knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, social media and university systems. A creative problem-solver and team player honed through working collaboratively with stakeholders across various departments. Seeking a senior role within Admissions at Greening University.
EDUCATION
2011 – 2012 Blackwell University
MSc Management (Merit)
2006 – 2009 King’s College London
BSc Business Management (2:1)
SKILLS
Administration
- Organised and prioritised personal schedule
- Implemented a new reporting procedure
- Arranged meetings with senior management
- Liaised with department heads regarding day-to-day issues
- Re-organised and improved department filing system
- Successfully worked to strict deadlines
Communication
- Reported findings of annual survey to senior management
- Prepared publicity material for department Open Day
- Worked on department stand dealing with enquiries on Open Day
- Successfully mediated conflicts between staff and faculty
Managerial and Interpersonal
- Managed a team of three
- Facilitated staff planning meetings, promoting individual high level of personal achievement
- Evaluated individual work performance and advised on career development
- Developed and introduced new client-centred team approach
- Part of a team to design new office procedures
IT
- Compiled and edited comprehensive monthly activity reports
- Daily user of databases
- Customised database to suit unique departmental needs
- Microsoft Office – word, excel, access and powerpoint
Dreamweaver web package
Other Relevant Skills
- Currently learning to speak Chinese
- Fluent speaker of Spanish
- Fundraising and event organisation experience during six years volunteering with the British Heart Foundation
QUALIFICATIONS
TEFL
ECDL – Advanced
Health & Safety at Work Certificate
Driving Licence
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2011 – Present Nonesuch University | Senior Examination Officer
- Responsible for accurate coordination of exam preparation and compilation of results
- Liaise with department heads on day-to-day exam related issues
- Manage a team of three
- Reported findings of annual survey to senior management
- Successfully work to strict timelines
- Organised and implemented new working procedures to streamline process
2009 – 2011 King’s College London | International Student Liaison Officer
- Developed and introduced new client-centred team approach
- Organised a series of events welcoming new international students
- Liaised with ‘Buddy’ system organiser to facilitate international support
- Customised database to suit unique departmental needs
- Maintained ongoing links with students and liaised with Student Services for wider support as needed.
ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Student Careers/Job Fair Assistant at Blackwell University
Member Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
Volunteer in Costa Rica 12-week placement in Montezuma
Active volunteer for the British Heart Foundation
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